MP-In-The-Wind

I'm looking for new strut assemblies for my 2008 G37S. I don't wish to lower them, and I'd prefer the whole assembly for ease of install as well as having new springs too. Stock is fine with me, but I'm wondering what else is available.
Any recommendations?

TIA MP

Lego_Maniac

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Koni makes replacement shocks for the RWD Gs.

bPChaos

If you're near Southern California, I have a set of stock S 2011/2012 coils/struts/springs that I'm willing to let go of for cheap if you want. Very few miles on them, as we quickly replaced them with aftermarket.

the93owner

Tokico D-Spec if you want damping adjustability, otherwise Tokico HP are a great shock too.


Koni is a good budget OEM replacement option as well.

MP-In-The-Wind

FYI: I don't want to lower my G37S...and since it has the original ~130,000 miles on the springs and struts...I'd like to get them all together assembled for ease of my install.

Ape Factory

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Your only option would be to buy an OEM set, already assembled, used, from another G owner. There really aren't any aftermarket all in one solutions that are assembled AND will maintain OEM height that are inexpensive.

You could, theoretically, buy all the necessary OEM parts and have someone assemble them for you. You'd only need to do that to the fronts. The rears have an outboard spring. You'll still need a plethora of proper tools to do the job yourself.

saywat?

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anyone know if the tokico hp is the same as the stock tokicos?

Ape Factory

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Probably not. Considering there are more than a few part numbers for the OEM dampers, I'm sure Infiniti specifies damping characteristics for the OEM version. They're the same in that it's a twin tube gas charged shock but that's about it. But without seeing a shock dyno of the OEM Base/Sport/IPL vs. the Tokico HP's, it's anyone's guess.

You may be able to write to them and find out. Just ask if they're firmer than the OEM shock on the G37.

Tokico Performance Shocks

Edit: I see they only offer the HP for the G37 Coupe. Not sure which G37 version the OP has.

saywat?

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Maybe someone with a non sport g can tell us if their shocks have tokico imprinted on it. If not than maybe another manufacturer like kyb makes the non sport shocks

Lego_Maniac

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The shocks are interchangeable on the RWD models. Koni only lists the 370Z and G coupe, but I have them on my sedan. I suspect it's just a matter of not actually having a sedan to try them on. IIRC, a member here donated their coupe to Koni to confirm the 370Z fitment.

The problem OP is going to run into getting a completely assembled front shock/spring assembly, is the top hats (I think that's what they are called), since most people reuse them or save them to go back to stock later.

MP-In-The-Wind

I't's for a G37S Coupe. I'm looking for all of the assembly as I'm not sure if I'll need new mounts or any of the other components....and I want to minimize downtime on my only vehicle.

blnewt

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Yeah, those top mounts are liquid filled IIRC and can get noisy over time. Not a cheap part either, about $80 each, again IIRC.

Lego_Maniac

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I guess I don't understand your downtime concern. A competent mechanic should be able to do this in <4 hours.

Even breaking for beer, I did shocks + springs by myself, with hand tools, on jack stands in ~6 hours.

MP-In-The-Wind

What I mean by downtime is getting all parts on hand...if I have to order or run out for parts, I'm stuck!

saywat?

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i bought kyb top mounts for $30 each about on amazon